Diamond Jubilee pageant sets new world record for the number of boats taking part in a parade

This took place yesterday; a 41-gun salute was fired from the Tower of London to celebrate the Queen's 60 years on the throne while thousands of people cheered on the banks of the River Thames despite the wet weather.
The 1,000-strong flotilla is the most spectacular nautical event in London for the past 350 years

Love ,love this Duchess of Cambridge bright red Alexander McQueen dress!

 The Queen's pageant outfit, designed by Angela Kelly, was an ivory dress and coat in white boucle threaded throughout with silk ribbon and decorated with crystals